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From the author of the beloved national bestseller Migrations, a pulse-pounding new novel about a woman who will do anything to save the wolves of Scotland, and her twin sister Inti Flynn has never believed in the story of the big bad wolf. She knows the truth: it is men who are the real monsters. Inti arrives in the Scottish Highlands to lead a team of scientists tasked with reintroducing wolves into the wild, fiercely determined that nothing will distract her. But at home in her new cottage, where her traumatized twin sister Aggie barely leaves her bed, Inti can’t help but remember the painful secrets that drove them out of Alaska. As the wolves surprise everyone by thriving, Inti settles into the rhythms of her new life. She begins to let her guard down, making friends and even opening herself up to the possibility of romance. Her fragile peace is shattered when a farmer is mauled to death, and Inti can feel the town turning against her. Unable to believe her wolves could be responsible, Inti makes a reckless decision to protect them. But if the wolves didn’t make the kill, then who did? And will they strike again? Fiercely beautiful and propulsive, Once There Were Wolves is the unforgettable story of a woman desperate to save the creatures she loves, and, perhaps, save herself and her sister along the way—if she isn’t consumed by a wild that was once her refuge.
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4.5 stars.
A short and very interesting book about re-introducing wolves to native environments to restore the ecosystem, and the push back and problems from the farmers and local communities that come with that endeavor. This book also had a murder mystery and romance element that kept the story going and it played out in chaotic and great way.
Once There Were Wolves brings you into a world of mystery on more than one level. The most obvious, a mysterious killing, but deeper, the mysteries of the wild natural world. This book left me feeling more human than ever before, and is an excellent reminder of the interconnection of all things.
While I think the message was pretty heavy-handed at times, and the plot is completely unrealistic, this is a fairly entertaining murder mystery novel for nature/wildlife lovers.